Online Guide to Great Dane Dogs and Puppies - Great Danes

Welcome to the Dog Pages Guide to Great Dane Dogs and Puppies. If you are thinking about adding a new Great Dane puppy to your family, our informative guide will help you learn all about the Great Dane dog breed.

Find out what a Great Dane dog or puppy looks like by viewing our growing collection of Great Dane pictures. Learn all about Great Dane dog history, Great Dane temperament and personality, Great Dane care, grooming and exercise needs, Great Dane health problems and more on our in-depth Great Dane dog breed information section.

Find a responsible Great Dane breeder offering healthy, home-raised and well socialized Great Dane puppies for sale on our Great Dane Dog Breeders Directory.

Pick out a grrreat name for your new Great Dane puppy through the use of our dog names and puppy names guide, featuring thousands of unique pet names.

Our Great Dane rescues and Great Dane clubs lists will help you learn more about the Great Dane dog breed, as well as help you find dogs and puppies in need of a second chance in a loving, forever home.

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Great Dane Dog Breed Brief

With a big heart to match it's majestic size, the Great Dane is a loyal, intelligent and trustworthy companion whose size alone is enough to scare off intruders. Nicknamed "the Apollo of Dogs" because of it's incredible good looks and noble stature, the Great Dane originated in Germany where it is known as "Deutsche Dogge" (German Hound) or German Mastiff. It was originally used to hunt big game (wild boars), as a patrol dog and as a war dog. Great Danes stand 30 inches or more at the shoulder (females slightly less). The short, smooth coat comes in brindle, fawn, blue, black or patches of black with white (Harlequin), and is easily cared for with a good weekly brushing. Friendly and dependable, the Great Dane makes an exceptional family dog. These gentle giants love human attention and are well-suited to country or city living, provided that you have a large house with a yard. Great Danes adore children, but should be supervised in case they inadvertently knock over or step on a toddler. These dogs need special attention and nutrition as they mature to help them reach their full potential. They enjoy a good daily run, but should not be exercised immediately after they eat. Great Danes make exceptional watch dogs.

Great Danes are magnificent dogs, huge in size, elegant and powerful. Often called the “gentle giant” of dog breeds, Great Danes are characteristically friendly dogs, spirited and courageous, dependable, and devoted to their owners.

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